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Legal advice: Interview under caution – what it means, your rights and why silence is strategic

For most of us, the thought of being interviewed under caution at a police station is a scary prospect, and while it will hopefully never happen to you, it’s never a bad thing to be armed with...

Legal advice: Christmas parties & UK employment law – festive fun or legal hangover?

Tinsel, fizz and terrible jumpers – the office Christmas party should be a chance to celebrate the year’s efforts. But for UK employers, it’s also a legal minefield wrapped in fairy lights...

Recognising Bedford’s fundraising champions: Nominate an Everyday Hero today

Nominations are now open for the Bedford Independent Everyday Heroes Awards 2025, in partnership with The Harpur Trust, celebrating the individuals who go above and beyond...

Legal advice: How can I prevent somebody from contesting my Will?

People make a Will to remove uncertainty around their final wishes. But under English and Welsh law, others can challenge the contents of a Will. Only a small percentage of Wills...

Legal advice: Changes to the law on sexual harassment

The Worker Protection Act (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023 comes into effect on 26th October 2024. This new legislation will introduce a new duty for employers to protect their...

New branding for Woodfines as it puts itself at heart of Oxford/Cambridge “growth corridor”

Bedford-based legal firm, Woofines, has unveiled an overhaul of its branding, alongside an investment in its infrastructure and modernisation of working arrangements. It is part of the firm's ongoing objective to...

Legal advice: Every day’s a school day…

One of the most emotive areas of law the Regulatory team undertake is in relation to those impacting on children, parents and guardians under Education law, writes Mike Hayward, head of...

Legal advice: New mobile phone laws whilst driving

A significant step to improving road safety and cracking down on hand-held mobile phone use whilst driving was implemented on 25 March 2022. In short, the Police will no longer be required to prove that a...

Legal Advice: Protection for buyers in the New Homes Quality Code

The New Homes Quality Code (the “Code”) champions the quality of new homes by strengthening the current protections that exist for buyers...

Getting the show on the road: Is your vehicle post-lockdown ready?

As we gradually move to more unlocking of restrictions, we will be seeing an increase in vehicle movement, whether that be for the school run, commuting and in the ever-important logistics sector. The logistics...

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